My classroom discipline policy worksaround a merit system. Each student has a sandwich bag containing fourshapes: a circle, square, triangle, and a rectangle. Each time a childis being disruptive or disrespectful, they will pull a shape from theirbag. The following is a list of consequences for pulled shapes:

1 shape pulled = warning

2 shapes pulled = 5 minutes of “time out” during recess

3 shapes pulled = entire recess of “time out” = 15 minutes

4 shapes pulled = 30 minute “time out” during lunch recess

Should disruptive behavior continueafter pulling the fourth shape, the student will be removed from theclassroom for the remainder of the day. Please note, more severeincidents may call for an immediate visit with Mr. Estill. On the otherhand, for those students who do not pull a paper shape the entire day,they will receive a paper semi-circle. Once a child has accumulated foursemi-circles, they may turn them in for a prize (pencils, erasers,crayons, mini notebooks, etc…). I believe in maintaining a positive environment!!!